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Choose a certification to see upcoming sessions. To book, your programme must have reached the certification step (complete at least one practice test). Training is optional.
To book, your programme for AQS-SOM must have reached the certification step: complete at least one practice test. Training is optional.
How it works
Six steps from choosing to confirmation
Step 1: Choose a certification
Review the syllabus, eligibility and exam blueprint.
Step 2: Create your account
Use your legal name exactly as it appears on your photo ID.
Step 3: Reach the certification step
Start the programme and complete a practice test. Training is optional.
Step 4: Pick delivery & session
Online with a remote proctor, or at an approved test centre.
Step 5: Pay securely
Card payment via Stripe, or redeem a voucher.
Step 6: Get confirmation
Booking reference, joining instructions and reminders by email.
Delivery options compared
| Feature | Online (remote proctored) | Test centre |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Your home or office, in a private room | An approved AQSCERT test centre |
| Availability | Scheduled sessions across time zones | Subject to centre schedules |
| Supervision | Live or recorded proctor via an approved external provider | In-person invigilator |
| Equipment | Your computer, webcam and stable internet | Provided by the centre |
| ID check | Photo ID shown to camera before the exam | Photo ID checked on arrival |
| Practical tasks (coding/SQL) | In-browser exam environment | In-browser exam environment |
Before your exam
Identification
- Valid, government-issued photo ID (passport, national ID card or photocard driving licence).
- The name must match your AQSCERT account and certificate name.
- Expired or photocopied documents are not accepted.
System requirements (online)
- Desktop or laptop (no tablets or phones) with a current Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari.
- Webcam, microphone and a single display.
- Stable connection of at least 2 Mbps.
- Run the system check provided in your joining instructions beforehand.
Reasonable adjustments
Extra time, rest breaks, screen-reader compatible delivery, a separate room and other adjustments are available at no extra cost. Request them before booking from your dashboard so we can review your evidence in time.
Remote proctoring and your privacy
- Online exams are supervised by an approved external proctoring provider acting as our data processor under a written agreement.
- No invasive surveillance by default: no biometric identification, no room-scanning software installed on your device, and no keystroke profiling.
- Any flag raised during a session is reviewed by a trained person before any decision is made — never by automation alone.
- Recordings are kept only for a short, defined period and then deleted, unless needed for an open investigation or appeal.
- A test-centre alternative is always available if you prefer not to be proctored remotely.